This 2013 China Panda coin is a reverse proof highlight in 24K gold. The 2013 1oz Silver China Panda is struck from a full troy ounce of pure .999 fine silver bullion, and has a face value of 10 Yuan. Since the PRC (People's Republic of China) first introduced the Silver Panda in 1983, it's been a favorite with collectors. The 2013 China Panda depicts three Pandas drinking from a stream on the reverse. The obverse displays a rendition of the Temple of Heaven. Packaged in display box.

Die crack: A small, raised imperfection on a coin resulting from a crack in the stamping die.

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